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Verona's Small-Town Roots Prove a Draw

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Melanie Lefkowitz

November 19, 2011

The township of Verona, nestled between the First and Second Watchung Mountains in New Jersey's Essex County, is a largely quiet, residential community bordering more bustling, cosmopolitan towns. Its compact size helps the community of about 13,000 residents maintain a small-town feel, but it offers easy access to several major highways and sits less than 20 miles from New York City.

Its location, combined with affordable prices and lower taxes compared with some neighboring areas, is a strong draw for young families and...